Bernheim Gallery Recruiting Junior Registrar and Art Handler for Contemporary Art — London
A contemporary art registrar position
Bernheim Gallery is recruiting a Junior Registrar & Art Handler to work at its London gallery five days per week. This full-time permanent position combines professional artwork care with logistics, collection records and the installation of contemporary exhibitions. The gallery works across London and Zürich, so the role deals with artworks travelling between the UK, Switzerland and other destinations.
Artworks, shipping and conservation records
The registrar manages the gallery's inventory, coordinates works held in onsite and external storage, and assists with shipments, estimates and paperwork for artists, collectors, museums and galleries. Other tasks include arranging packing and transportation, supervising art-handling providers, tracking imports and customs status, preparing condition reports for consignments and loans, and maintaining insurance records. Good professional judgement is necessary when handling fragile or valuable art objects.
Exhibitions and digital systems
Responsibilities also include scheduling and supervising technicians during installation and deinstallation, ensuring viewing rooms are prepared and working with the team on storage and building-related operations. The gallery requires accurate updates to its Artlogic database and strong spreadsheet skills, plus understanding of contractual consignment, loan, transport and insurance procedures.
Experience sought
Candidates should have at least two years' experience in a comparable registrar or art operations role, preferably in a gallery or adjacent organisation. The employer values practical artwork handling, familiarity with international shipping and customs, an organised approach to complex deadlines, and professional communication with colleagues and clients. A fine arts or art-history degree is desirable, as is prior experience with specialist art shippers.
Salary, office hours and deadline
The Arts Jobs advertisement places the full-time salary in the £25,000–£30,000 category, while the descriptive job pack says final salary depends on experience. The work is based at Bernheim's London premises five days a week. Applications close December 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. UK time. Submit a CV and brief letter describing relevant artwork handling and registration experience to the gallery contacts in the original posting.
About Bernheim Gallery
Founded by Maria Bernheim, Bernheim Gallery operates in London and Zürich, presenting contemporary art by emerging and established international artists. Its programme connects diverse artistic practices with exhibitions, collecting and dialogue across art history.
Original recruitment sources
Employer's detailed recruitment and email instructions: https://www.artsjobs.org.uk/jobs/search/86849
Gallery website: https://www.bernheimgallery.com/
External opportunity notice
This independent article is an edited summary. The employer's current application information determines the definitive experience criteria, working arrangements, remuneration, deadline and required documents. Check the original posting before applying, and give priority to official information if it differs. Last reviewed November 11, 2026.